When it comes to hip-hop and rap music, I honestly don’t think there is someone who does it quite like SC4Real; this artist and producer has been weaving his own unique sounds that still pay homage to authentic rap yet have his own indelible stamp all over them. And I’m not kidding; this kid is different… this kid embodies music. He is not at all concerned about the trends or what’s popular; he has maintained his authenticity, something that so many artists have been unable to do. While it’s not wrong to follow trends, it’s crucial to draw inspiration from them and make them uniquely yours. That’s exactly what he’s been doing. His music comes from the deepest part of his heart, and he raps about real issues, not some imagined, sophisticated reveries.
SC4Real is a self-made, unconventional, and quirky artist who challenges norms and expectations. He is versatile as well, blending the grit of the East Coast sound with the swagger and personality of Southern rap to come up with something that is a deviation from the expected and the ordinary…why would you not love such a musical genius?
When it comes to producing, nothing describes him best and hardest like his 16-track project, “Vol.1 Midnight Music”. He really went above and beyond to showcase that he deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as some of the best producers to ever do it in the game. This is most certainly his time, and he is making the most of it.
I have been listening to this project on repeat, and it’s fascinating how there isn’t a single track that isn’t sick, mad, hypnotic… you name it. Not a single one. Each track feels different and brings a distinct vibe that resonates with the listener on a different level, and that’s why I love this album; it’s not just the music, it’s the vibes and the emotions you draw from it.
A track like “Light It Up” feels like the perfect smoking anthem that puts you in your feelings as you ride through the beat and the smart flows. And what’s more, this track actually gets better with each repeat listening experience—it’s golden with stupendous production that has not been overdone and is perfectly suited for a song of this manner.
From the get-go, the track “A Good Time” makes you want to bop your head in time to the beat with a self-gratified smirk on your face. This is one of those tracks that gets you in the mood for a good time. So you just call your boys and pull up to the club, windows down, with this jam blasting off the car speakers. At its heart is that captivating hook, and the flanking masterful rapid-fire flows really hook you from start to finish, and when it’s over, you realize that you were completely lost in the song, and now you can take yourself out of the mood, like stepping out of a plane or like that feeling you get when you’re reading a really intriguing chapter of a book, and you can look around the room again. I love tracks like this that offer an escape. When you get the chance, savor the unique feeling that only such music provides.
I feel like the track “Final Fantasy” is actually one of the greatest representations of SC4Real’s lyrical ability. His autobiographical flows and creatively referential approach to his rhymes showcase an emcee with an insatiate hunger to assert his lyrical dominance. The old-school type of production gives this tune its underground feel and adds to the masterpiece’s nostalgic weight!
“On It” is the perfect track for your gym playlist; this one gets you motivated, all fired up, and amped up…ready to bench press like crazy!
“Circles” has an irresistible old-school R&B feel that works well with the definite sense of hip-hop identity the track exudes.
I could go on and on, but I will stop for now to give you space and the chance to experience greatness, I hope you love every second and minute of this epic album because it is a masterpiece and a timeless one at that!
If you’re in the mood for more, check out SC4Real’s new album “Hypermode”. It’s already making waves on popular streaming platforms like Spotify.
You heard it here first: SC4Real is the real deal, and that’s a fact!
